(as of May 1, 1998)

NSTC PRDs:

Federal Laboratories, dated 5/5/94--Interagency review of
the Department of Defense (DoD) the Department of Energy (DOE) and the
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)--the three largest
laboratory systems--to evaluate and develop recommendations for ways to
improve their efficiency and effectiveness. The NSTC's review provides
guidance, building upon and integrating the individual agency reviews.
Completion of review led to PDD-5.

Space Policy dated, 5/15/95--Comprehensive review of national
space policy identifying and recommending changes and ensuring written
policies reflect the Administration's civilian, national security, and
commercial space programs and policies. Identifies and recommends changes
to related national security directives containing guidance on space policies
and programs. Completion of review led to PDD-8.

Review of the University-Government Partnership,
dated 9/26/96--A Government-wide policy and administration
review of the U.S. university research system. The NSTC will form a task
force to conduct the review to determine what might be the major stresses
in the areas of research, education, and administrative regulations, and
determine what the Federal Government's role should be in addressing any
issues raised by this examination. Due 6/30/97. For the latest progress
on this initiative, please click here

NSTC PDDs:

Convergence of U.S. Polar-Orbiting Operational
Environmental Satellite Systems, dated 5/5/94--Integrates the
Department of Commerce (DOC) and DoD polar-orbiting environmental satellite
systems to reduce the cost of acquisition and operation. Directs DoD, NASA
and DOC to: create an Integrated Program Office no later than 10/1/94 and
form a convergence Executive Committee to ensure that both civil and national
security requirements are satisfied; coordinate program plans, budgets
and policies; and ensure that agency funding commitments are equitable
and sustained.

National Space Transportation Policy, dated 8/5/94--Establishes
national policy, guidelines, and implementing actions for the conduct of
national space transportation programs that will sustain and revitalize
U.S. space transportation capabilities. Recognizes criticality of space
program for achieving national security, scientific, technical, commercial
and foreign policy goals. Assures that reliable and affordable access to
space through U.S. space transportation capabilities is a fundamental goal
of the U.S. space program. Makes DoD the lead agency responsible for improvement
and evolution of current Expendable Launch Vehicle (ELV) fleet. Makes NASA
responsible for improving the space shuttle system, focusing on reliability,
safety, and cost-effectiveness. Assigns the Department of Transportation
(DOT) and DOC responsibility for private sector and State/local government
arrangements. Directs NASA and DoD to develop a Memorandum of Agreement
to consolidate future expendable launch service requirements.

Guidelines for Federal Laboratory Reform, dated
9/24/95--Response to NSTC PRD 1. Review of DoD, DOE, and NASA,
concluding that these laboratories provide essential services to the Nation
in fundamental science, national security, environmental protection and
cleanup, and industrial competitiveness. States that all three DOE nuclear
weapons labs are essential. Directs DOE to maintain nuclear weapons responsibilities
and capabilities adequate to support the science-based stockpile stewardship
program required to ensure continued confidence in the safety and reliability
of the nuclear-weapons stockpile in the absence of nuclear testing. Directs
Federal agencies to: 1) review and, as appropriate, rescind internal management
instructions and oversight that impede laboratory performance; 2) clarify
and focus the mission assignments of their laboratories; and 3) achieve
all possible budget savings through streamlining and management improvements
before productive R&D programs are sacrificed.

U.S. Global Positioning System Policy, dated
3/28/95--Response to NSTC PRD 3. Establishes national policy
for the management and use of the U.S. GPS and related U.S. Government
augmentations. The policy presents a strategic vision for the future management
and use of GPS, addressing a broad range of military, civil, commercial
and scientific interests, both national and international.

Emerging Infectious Diseases, dated 6/12/96--Establishes
national policy and implementing actions to address the threat of emerging
and re-emerging infectious diseases by improving surveillance, prevention,
and response measures. A Task Force under the auspices of the NSTC will
provide strategic planning and further coordination on issues of emerging
infectious diseases. The task force will provide the President with annual
reports on the progress realized, including recommendations for further
action.

National Space Policy, dated 9/19/96--Response
to NSTC PRD 2. Updates the national space policy to be consistent with
the Administration's civilian, national security, and commercial space
programs and policies.